| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| +750 |
+15.5 -105 |
O 222 -110 |
|
| -1040 |
-15.5 -105 |
U 222 -110 |
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Bucks vs Knicks preview
Tuesday’s Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks game has New York as the -990 moneyline favorite and -15.5 spread, with a 219.5 total. The last meeting on February 27, 2026 ended with Milwaukee losing 98-127 at home. Milwaukee is 1-9 straight up and 3-7 against the spread this season; New York is 5-4 straight up and 3-6 against the spread. Over the last 10 games, Milwaukee is 1-9 straight up and 3-7 against the spread, while New York is 5-5 straight up and 4-6 against the spread. In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, Milwaukee is 3-7 straight up and 0-2 against the spread.
The useful angles are defensive and projection based. Milwaukee allows 121.6 points per game, rank 28, and New York allows 104.2, rank 3. The StatsBench model projects Jaime Jaquez Jr. at 19.6 points plus rebounds against a 14.5 line and Myles Turner at 5.5 rebounds against a 4.5 line. Josh Hart is questionable for New York with right ankle soreness, and Tyler Herro is questionable for Milwaukee with a right contusion.
StatsBench picks for this game
- Josh Hart OVER 1.5 3PM (-105): pending
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Top Bucks vs Knicks player props
| Player | Prop | Best price | Last 10 | Last 5 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns NYK | Over 0.5 double double | -375 |
90% (9/10) | 100% | – |
| Josh Hart NYK | Over 1.5 threes made | +117 |
80% (8/10) | 80% | – |
| Kyle Kuzma MIL | Over 2.5 assists | -105 |
80% (8/10) | 80% | 2.7 |
| Myles Turner MIL | Over 4.5 rebounds | -150 |
80% (8/10) | 100% | 5.5 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. MIL | Over 0.5 threes made | -245 |
80% (8/10) | 80% | – |
Hit rate = how often the player cleared this line in recent games. Projection = StatsBench’s model estimate for tonight. Best price across 30+ sportsbooks, DFS apps and exchanges as of 3:14 PM ET.
Key matchups
Each player’s lines against what this defense allows to his position this season. The ranks run from the defense allowing the fewest to the one allowing the most. Bars show how often he cleared the line over his recent games, green at 70% or better.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. vs Knicks
Jaime Jaquez Jr.SF, MIL
KnicksDefense vs small forwardsLandry Shamet vs Bucks
Landry ShametSG, NYK
BucksDefense vs shooting guardsJosh Hart vs Bucks
Josh HartSF, NYK
BucksDefense vs small forwardsKyle Kuzma vs Knicks
Kyle KuzmaPF, MIL
KnicksDefense vs power forwardsKarl-Anthony Towns vs Bucks
Karl-Anthony TownsC, NYK
BucksDefense vs centersMyles Turner vs Knicks
Myles TurnerC, MIL
KnicksDefense vs centersBetting trends
- The under has hit in 4 straight Bucks games.
- Bucks are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10.
- The over is 2-8 in Knicks’ last 10 games.
- Bucks are 3-7 in the last 10 meetings with the Knicks.
From each team’s last 10 games and recent meetings, against the closing line.
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Projected starting lineups
Projected starting fives. Teams confirm their starters about 30 minutes before tip and this page updates then. Updated 3:14 PM ET. The badge next to each player: how often he cleared his strongest prop line (named under him) over his recent games; green at 70% or better.
- PG
Brayden Burries - SG
Tyler HerroOver 19.5 points7/10 - SF
Jaime Jaquez Jr.Over 14.5 points6/10 - PF
Kyle KuzmaOver 2.5 assists8/10 - C
Myles TurnerOver 4.5 rebounds8/10
Not in the lineup or in doubt: Tyler Herro (questionable), Kel’el Ware (questionable)
- PG
Jalen BrunsonOver 2.5 threes made6/10 - SG
Mikal BridgesOver 2.5 assists5/10 - SF
Landry ShametOver 1.5 threes made6/10 - PF
OG AnunobyOver 1.5 assists7/10 - C
Karl-Anthony TownsOver 1.5 threes made6/10
Not in the lineup or in doubt: Josh Hart (doubtful)
Every NBA starting lineup today
Bucks vs Knicks defense vs position
What each defense allows per game this season to everyone listed at a position, combined, so a row covers more than the starter. The small number is the rank across 30 teams: 1st allows the fewest. Green is the softest third of the league, red the toughest.
Bucks defense facing the Knicks
| Pos | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM | PRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGJalen Brunson | 23.210th | 5.06th | 9.319th | 3.512th | 37.58th |
| SGMikal Bridges | 29.326th | 10.330th | 7.226th | 4.726th | 46.927th |
| SFLandry Shamet | 30.320th | 10.513th | 4.58th | 3.620th | 45.320th |
| PFOG Anunoby | 24.528th | 10.827th | 4.322nd | 3.329th | 39.528th |
| CKarl-Anthony Towns | 24.629th | 16.129th | 4.829th | 0.810th | 45.429th |
Softest spot: 10.3 rebounds a game to shooting guards, the most in the league. Mikal Bridges is projected to start there.
Toughest spot: 5.0 rebounds a game to point guards, 6th fewest in the league. Jalen Brunson is projected to start there.
Knicks defense facing the Bucks
| Pos | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM | PRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGBrayden Burries | 22.36th | 6.112th | 6.43rd | 3.38th | 34.97th |
| SGTyler Herro | 27.122nd | 6.711th | 5.07th | 4.016th | 38.819th |
| SFJaime Jaquez Jr. | 31.323rd | 13.126th | 7.327th | 4.228th | 51.826th |
| PFKyle Kuzma | 13.43rd | 8.312th | 3.514th | 1.12nd | 25.14th |
| CMyles Turner | 13.01st | 8.41st | 4.328th | 1.122nd | 25.61st |
Softest spot: 4.2 threes a game to small forwards, 3rd most in the league. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is projected to start there.
Toughest spot: 13.0 points a game to centers, the fewest in the league. Myles Turner is projected to start there.
Player stats and form
Season averages and each player’s last 5 games, newest first. Splits: per-game averages (games in brackets); vs the opponent covers this season and last, newest game first.
Milwaukee Bucks
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8 | vs BOS | 26 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 11/6 | vs TOR | 35 | 23 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| 11/4 | @ BOS | 32 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 11/2 | @ MIN | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 10/31 | vs CLE | 27 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Splits | Season | Road | 2025-26 | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 21.4 (10) | 20.8 (4) | 20.6 (34) | – |
| REB | 4.6 (10) | 4.8 (4) | 4.7 (34) | – |
| AST | 4.3 (10) | 4.5 (4) | 4.2 (34) | – |
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8 | vs BOS | 22 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 11/6 | vs TOR | 27 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 11/4 | @ BOS | 30 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 11/2 | @ MIN | 28 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 10/31 | vs CLE | 23 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Splits | Season | Road | 2025-26 | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 15.2 (10) | 20.0 (4) | 15.3 (76) | 23.0 (2) 23 · 23 |
| REB | 5.8 (10) | 6.3 (4) | 5.0 (76) | 4.5 (2) 0 · 9 |
| AST | 2.7 (10) | 2.5 (4) | 4.7 (76) | 6.0 (2) 5 · 7 |
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8 | vs BOS | 31 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 11/6 | vs TOR | 31 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 11/4 | @ BOS | 27 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 11/2 | @ MIN | 22 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 10/31 | vs CLE | 22 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Splits | Season | Road | 2025-26 | vs NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 11.6 (10) | 6.8 (4) | 13.0 (69) | 14.0 (3) 17 · 20 · 5 |
| REB | 5.8 (10) | 6.3 (4) | 4.5 (69) | 4.3 (3) 4 · 4 · 5 |
| AST | 2.7 (10) | 3.3 (4) | 2.7 (69) | 2.0 (3) 2 · 3 · 1 |
New York Knicks
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7 | @ CLE | 34 | 31 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 11/4 | vs CHI | 28 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 11/2 | vs BKN | 33 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| 10/30 | @ PHI | 35 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 10/28 | @ CHI | 35 | 38 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Splits | Season | Home | 2025-26 | vs MIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 26.2 (9) | 24.8 (5) | 26.5 (94) | 33.3 (3) 27 · 37 · 36 |
| REB | 3.0 (9) | 2.6 (5) | 3.3 (94) | 4.0 (3) 7 · 1 · 4 |
| AST | 5.6 (9) | 4.8 (5) | 6.7 (94) | 3.7 (3) 3 · 5 · 3 |
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7 | @ CLE | 33 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| 11/4 | vs CHI | 25 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 11/2 | vs BKN | 34 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| 10/30 | @ PHI | 35 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| 10/28 | @ CHI | 28 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| Splits | Season | Home | 2025-26 | vs MIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 20.9 (9) | 19.2 (5) | 19.2 (95) | 11.3 (3) 17 · 9 · 8 |
| REB | 13.6 (9) | 14.8 (5) | 11.6 (95) | 11.7 (3) 13 · 10 · 12 |
| AST | 3.1 (9) | 2.8 (5) | 3.4 (95) | 2.0 (3) 1 · 4 · 1 |
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7 | @ CLE | 33 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 11/4 | vs CHI | 24 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 11/2 | vs BKN | 38 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 10/30 | @ PHI | 34 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 10/28 | @ CHI | 30 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Splits | Season | Home | 2025-26 | vs MIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 16.4 (9) | 16.2 (5) | 17.5 (85) | 16.5 (2) 24 · 9 |
| REB | 5.6 (9) | 4.8 (5) | 5.5 (85) | 4.5 (2) 3 · 6 |
| AST | 2.4 (9) | 1.6 (5) | 2.1 (85) | 4.0 (2) 3 · 5 |
Records
| Team | Record | ATS | O/U | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-9 | 3-7 | 5-5 | 1-5 | 0-4 | |
| 5-4 | 3-6 | 2-7 | 3-2 | 2-2 |
This season, regular season. ATS and O/U against each game’s closing line.
Bucks vs Knicks head-to-head
Bucks are 3-7, 0-2 ATS, O/U 1-1 in the last 10 meetings. Last time: Bucks lost 98-127 on February 27, 2026.
| Date | Venue | Bucks result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 26 | Bucks home | L 98-127 | L +8.5 | O 219.5 |
| Nov 28, 25 | Knicks home | L 109-118 | L +7.5 | U 232.5 |
| Oct 28, 25 | Bucks home | W 121-111 | – | – |
| Mar 28, 25 | Bucks home | L 107-116 | – | – |
| Jan 12, 25 | Knicks home | L 106-140 | – | – |
| Nov 8, 24 | Knicks home | L 94-116 | – | – |
| Apr 7, 24 | Bucks home | L 109-122 | – | – |
| Dec 25, 23 | Knicks home | L 122-129 | – | – |
| Dec 23, 23 | Knicks home | W 130-111 | – | – |
| Dec 5, 23 | Bucks home | W 146-122 | – | – |
Recent form
Milwaukee Bucks: last 10 (1-9, 3-7 ATS, O/U 5-5)
| Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 26 | vs BOS | L 97-117 | L +13.5 | U 222.5 |
| Nov 6, 26 | vs TOR | L 107-121 | L +3.5 | U 228.5 |
| Nov 4, 26 | @ BOS | L 102-109 | W +12.5 | U 222.5 |
| Nov 2, 26 | @ MIN | L 100-112 | L +11.5 | U 233.5 |
| Oct 31, 26 | vs CLE | L 111-136 | L +8.5 | O 234.5 |
| Oct 28, 26 | vs HOU | L 100-132 | L +8.5 | O 226.5 |
| Oct 26, 26 | vs IND | W 110-102 | W +3.5 | U 239.5 |
| Oct 24, 26 | @ PHI | L 116-127 | W +12.5 | O 234.5 |
| Oct 23, 26 | vs CHI | L 125-132 | L -1.5 | O 241.5 |
| Oct 21, 26 | @ WSH | L 116-128 | L +4.5 | O 239.5 |
New York Knicks: last 10 (5-5, 4-6 ATS, O/U 2-8)
| Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 26 | @ CLE | W 109-97 | W -4.5 | U 222.5 |
| Nov 4, 26 | vs CHI | W 135-105 | W -11.5 | O 233.5 |
| Nov 2, 26 | vs BKN | W 103-90 | L -14.5 | U 218.5 |
| Oct 30, 26 | @ PHI | L 93-98 | L -3.5 | U 224.5 |
| Oct 28, 26 | @ CHI | W 133-127 | L -7.5 | O 233.5 |
| Oct 27, 26 | vs DET | W 111-97 | W -4.5 | U 220.5 |
| Oct 25, 26 | vs ORL | L 102-111 | L -6.5 | U 224.5 |
| Oct 23, 26 | @ BOS | L 103-107 | L +2.5 | U 220.5 |
| Oct 20, 26 | vs PHI | L 100-106 | L -4.5 | U 231.5 |
| Apr 12, 26 | vs CHA | L 96-110 | W +14.5 | U 217.5 |
Injury report
Milwaukee Bucks
- Tyler Herro (SG): Questionable, Right Contusion
- Kel’el Ware (C): Questionable, Left Ankle Sprain
New York Knicks
- Josh Hart (SF): Doubtful, Illness
Matchup ranks
What each defense allows per game this season. Rank 1 allows the fewest, so a high number means a softer matchup for the other team’s overs.
| Bucks defense | Knicks defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Points allowed per game | 121.6 (27th of 30) | 104.2 (2nd of 30) |
| Rebounds allowed per game | 47.9 (29th of 30) | 40.7 (3rd of 30) |
| Assists allowed per game | 28 (25th of 30) | 25.7 (11th of 30) |
| Threes allowed per game | 14.6 (26th of 30) | 13.6 (17th of 30) |
| Pace (possessions) | 102.3 (8th) | 98.4 (28th) |
Venue and weather
Bucks vs Knicks odds by sportsbook
| Book | MIL spread | NY spread | MIL ML | NY ML | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +15.5 -113 | -15.5 -107 | +750 | -1200 | O 222 -110 | U 222 -120 | |
| +15.5 -105 | -15.5 -116 | +650 | -1429 | O 221.5 -115 | U 221.5 -106 | |
| +15.5 -110 | -15.5 -110 | +700 | -1100 | O 222 -110 | U 222 -110 | |
| +15.5 -115 | -15.5 -105 | +670 | -1040 | O 222.5 -105 | U 222.5 -115 | |
| +15.5 -112 | -15.5 -108 | +750 | -1200 | O 222.5 -108 | U 222.5 -114 | |
| +15.5 -110 | -15.5 -110 | +700 | -1100 | O 222 -110 | U 222 -110 |
Highlighted: the best price in each column as of 3:14 PM ET. Prices move; check the book before you bet.
Line movement from the open
| Line | Open | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks spread | -15.5 | -15.5 | – |
| Total | 219.5 | 221.5 | +2 |
| Bucks moneyline | +770 | +670 | +1.5% win chance |
| Knicks moneyline | -1260 | -1040 | -1.4% win chance |
DraftKings opening and current numbers via ESPN.
Line movement chart
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